Jabal al Kharshūm is a climb of 7.4 kilometers (category 1). The climb finishes at 1,208 m above sea level. It is located in Achrafiette al-Ouadi, محافظة ريف دمشق, سوريا. The average gradient is 5.4% with a maximum of 14.6%. The climb has 399 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: At 7.4 km for 399 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 5.4%, this Cat 1 climb is a steady, demanding grind. The opening kilometers, including the first 0.5 km at 6%, followed by the moderate sections, give you time to settle in. The real damage comes in the 4.0 to 6.5 km block, where gradients of 7% to 11% will make the difference, with the hardest stretch between 5.0 and 5.5 km at 11%.
Tips for managing the effort:
1. Pace the start: don't go out too hard on the first 0.5 km at 6%, and save something in the tank for the rest of the climb.
2. Control your effort in the 4.0-6.5 km block: keep a smooth, steady cadence and stay seated if you can, so you don't blow up before the 11% ramp.
3. Attack the final section: once you've passed the 6.5 km mark, the 5% then 4% gradients over the last 0.9 km are your chance to ramp up the pace gradually and finish strong.
7.4 km • 399 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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